Using back-to-school sales, coupons to save on college supplies: Coupon Counselor

Back to school sales have started already. Didn’t school just end? While you are relaxing in the summer sun, take a few moments to think about what you need for the new school year.

Let’s focus this week on those bound for college and graduate school. I went to both, and I have some frugal ideas with universal application.

The first step is to get the list of essentials from the school. The list for Penn State includes an alarm clock, bed linens, fan, desk supplies and electronics. Check your closets, desk drawers, attics and basements for what you already